1978 BMW 725 vs. 1961 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1961 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 725 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
